Chapter 8 The Digestive System
Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning
Major Structures and Accessory Organs of the Digestive System
Mouth Primary Function Related Combining Forms Begins preparation of food for digestion. Related Combining Forms or/o stomat/o
Structures of the Tongue and Oral Cavity
Pharynx Primary Function Related Combining Form Transports food from the mouth to the esophagus. Related Combining Form pharyng/o
Esophagus Primary Function Related Combining Form Transports food from the pharynx to the stomach. Related Combining Form esophag/o
Stomach Primary Functions Related Combining Form Breaks down food and mixes it with digestive juices. Related Combining Form gastr/o
Structures of the Stomach
Small Intestines Primary Functions Related Combining Form Completes digestion and absorption of most nutrients. Related Combining Form enter/o
Large Intestines Primary Functions Related Combining Forms Absorbs excess water. Prepares solid waste for elimination. Related Combining Forms col/o, colon/o
Structures of the Large Intestine
Rectum and Anus Primary Function Related Combining Forms Controls the excretion of solid waste. Related Combining Forms an/o proct/o rect/o
Liver Primary Function Related Combining Form Secretes bile and enzymes to aid in the digestion of fats. Related Combining Form hepat/o
Gallbladder Primary Functions Related Combining Form Stores bile and releases it to the small intestine as needed. Related Combining Form cholecyst/o
Pancreas Primary Functions Related Combining Form Secretes digestive juices and enzymes into small intestine as needed. Related Combining Form pancreat/o